
Discover the endless career possibilities with your interdisciplinary degree. From emerging fields to traditional industries, your unique combination of skills opens doors to diverse and dynamic career pathways.
Career opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies graduates are as expansive and diverse as the hundreds of degree options available within the major. Your knowledge, skills, and practical experiences can be applied across industries and businesses in fields from public service and education to healthcare, arts administration, and emerging technology sectors.
IDS graduates are uniquely prepared for careers that require "wearing multiple hats," making them ideal for smaller employers, non-profits, and dynamic organizations. You can also customize your studies to bring emerging skills into new and growing industries like cybersecurity, sustainability, health informatics, and digital media.
Discover how different concentration combinations connect to specific career paths and industries. Your unique degree combination creates opportunities that traditional majors simply can't offer.
Develop essential skills in broad areas of business including accounting, marketing, real estate, and human resources management. Perfect for launching businesses, growing existing enterprises, and preparing for leadership roles.
Gain understanding of human expression and cultural contexts while developing professional competencies in creative fields. Skills applicable in traditional arts careers and in education, marketing, public relations, and business.
Expand understanding of human behavior, societies, and cultures while developing expertise in justice, community organizing, and social change. Perfect for government, non-profits, and advocacy organizations.
Gain experience and knowledge in human fitness, wellness, public health, and healthcare delivery. Opportunities in healthcare administration, community outreach, and health education.
Cultivate knowledge in environmental studies, data science, natural resources, and technology to tackle complex global challenges and emerging tech fields.
Here are specific job titles and career paths that IDS graduates can successfully pursue across various industries.
Take our specialized 1-credit career readiness seminar designed specifically for IDS students. This 8-week online course, offered in collaboration with Career & Professional Development, helps you explore career possibilities, develop professional skills, and prepare for the job market or graduate studies. Available to IDS juniors and seniors each fall semester.
Access comprehensive resources to launch your career, from resume building to job search strategies specifically designed for interdisciplinary graduates.
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